RW informs Speaker to nominate a PM

Acting President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a Prime Minister who is acceptable to both the Government and Opposition.

SF appeals security forces not to implement Actg. President's order

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka appealed to security forces not to implement unconstitutional and unlawful orders given by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who introduced himself as the Acting President.

Party Leaders ask for RW to step down

Party leaders decided to request Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to resign forthwith and allow the Speaker to take charge of the country, PTA Leader Mano Ganesan said.

Protestors break the first line of barricades near Parliament

Hundreds of protestors have broken the first line of barricades set up outside the Parliament while forces are firing tear gas to disperse the crowds.

26 year old protestor dies

A 26 year old protestor who was hospitalized after being tear-gassed outside the Prime Minister’s office in Flower Road today has died after developing breathing difficulties.

BASL calls on protesters to return Prime Minister’s Office to authorities immediately

While claiming that they were deeply disturbed at the occupation of the Prime Minister’s Office at Flower Road by protesting crowds, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) called upon the protesters to return the said premises to the authorities immediately.

Publicize President’s resignation as soon as possible:Liberal Fellowship

The organisation called Liberal Fellowship requested everyone to make arrangements to tender the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as soon as possible and publicize it.

Security forces urge public cooperation to maintain law and order

The Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva requested people to cooperate with tri-forces and police to maintain law and order during the period between the resignation of the President and the appointment of a new President.

India should be alert about unruly behavior of lumpen elements in SL-Swamy

Indian ruling party politician Subramanian Swamy says India should be alert about unruly behavior of lumpen elements in Sri Lanka.

President to leave for Singapore from Maldives

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who left for Maldives early this morning is to leave for Singapore later today, sources in Maldives told Daily Mirror.

Military, police given authority to control situation: Ranil

A committee, comprising of Chief of Defence Staff, Tri force Commanders and IGP ,had been appointed to ensure the security and the safety of the citizens and to restore law and order in the country, Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced.

PM office taken over by protesters

The protesters have taken over the Prime Minister’s Office at Flower Road, Colombo, a short while ago.

President confirms his resignation today - Speaker

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed him that he will handover the resignation letter today as announced earlier.

Avoid violence and act with restraint: Religious leaders

The religious leaders appealed to the nation today not to resort to violence and act with restraint.

Govt. exerting suppression instead of listening to people : JVP

While saying that the government has unleashed suppression on people instead of paying heed to the voice and demands of the people and resolve the present crisis peacefully and democratically, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today this situation would push the country into further disaster.

Trains from distant places to Colombo halted indefinitely

As curfew has been imposed in the Western Province at the moment and following instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office, trains reaching Colombo Fort from distant places, have been halted until further notice, the Railway General Manager (GMR) Dhammika Jayasundara said.

Update: SLRC, ITN telecasting goes off air

The Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) and Independent Television Network (ITN) have suspended their live and recorded telecasts as the corporation premises is being surrounded by protesters.

PM appointed Acting President: Speaker

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Acting President in accordance with the Article 37.1 of the Constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane said today.

Trains services as usual today

The train services will operate today according to the normal schedule despite the curfew to be imposed, the Railways Department said.

Speaker to make a special statement shortly

Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena will make a special statement in a short while, parliamentary sources told the Daily Mirror.

PM orders to impose curfew in WP

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered to impose Curfew in the Western Province with immediate effect and to impose emergency law island-wide.

Four hospitalised following clash at ’GotaGoGama’

Four persons were hospitalized with cut injuries following a clash at GotaGoGama protest site at Galle Face Green early this morning.

LITRO gas distributed across the country from today

At least 120,000 LITRO gas cylinders will be distributed across the country starting from today, the LITRO Gas Lanka Limited said.

Protesters tear gassed near PM office

Police used tear gas to disperse a group of protesters protesting near the Prime Minister’s office in Flower Road Colombo a short while ago.

Protest near Maldives President’s house urging to send GR back

Maldivians and Sri Lankan expatriates are protesting near Maldives President’s house urging the authorities to send ousted Sri Lankan President expel from that country, the head of the Maldivian TV Channel told Daily Mirror.

SriLankan Airlines January-April losses at thumping Rs.248bn

The losses at SriLankan Airlines for the first four months to April topped Rs.248.4 billion in 2022, including one-time exchange loss of Rs.145 billion that came in March due to the collapse of the rupee against the dollar,

Oil slides as renewed China COVID curbs temper fuel demand outlook

Oil prices fell yesterday as fresh COVID-19 curbs in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, and fears of a global economic slowdown weighed on the outlook for fuel demand.

CB reiterates warning against usage of virtual currencies

The Central Bank yesterday renewed its warnings issued against the usage of virtual currencies stressing that it hasn’t issued any license or authorisation to any entity or company to operate schemes involving virtual currencies, including cryptocurrencies, and has not authorised any initial coin offerings (ICO), mining operations or virtual currency exchanges.

SLAF confirms provided facilities to President, party leave for Maldives

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) confirmed that it has given an Air Force flight early morning for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the First Lady along with two security officials at the Katunayake International Airport to fly to the Maldives.

Three-pronged battle for presidency

A three-pronged battle is set to take place for the selection of the next president by approval of Parliament on July 20, Daily Mirror learns.